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Chris Mannix: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Bounce Back But Know They Need Even More

The Thunder adjusted defensively against Victor Wembanyama to even the Western Conference finals, and now the real test begins when the series shifts to San Antonio.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Awkward Comment on Teammate’s Defense Was a Simple Misunderstanding

Isaiah Hartenstein was much more involved in the Thunder’s game plan in their win on Wednesday to even the Western Conference finals at one game apiece.

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Four Stats That Show How Isaiah Hartenstein Contained Victor Wembanyama in Game 2

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was largely neutralized by Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein in Game 2 of the Western Conference final.

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Spurs-Thunder Game 1 averages record 9.2M viewers, NBA Playoff ratings up 16% through 2 rounds

The first year of the NBA’s media rights deal continues to deliver large amounts of viewers

The Independent UK

Western Conference Finals: Three Things We Learned From Thunder’s Huge Response vs. Spurs

The series is tied 1–1 as it heads to San Antonio.

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Knicks Fans Chanted ‘We Want Wemby’ After Win vs. Cavs. They Should Be Careful What They Wish For

Yes, New York won ECF Game 1. But are they ready for playoff Wemby?

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NBA Playoffs: Jalen Brunson’s Fourth Quarter Explosion Leads Knicks to Historic Comeback Win in Game 1 vs. Cavs

Brunson was otherworldly for the Knicks down the stretch as New York erased a late 22-point deficit to win in overtime.

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Victor Wembanyama’s Monster Game 1 Started and Ended With His Focus on SGA’s Latest MVP Award

Wemby wants SGA’s MVP. And everything else.

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'We Were Relentless' — Spurs Steal Game 1 As Victor Wembanyama Delivers Historic NBA Display

Victor Wembanyama's 41-point performance led the Spurs to a dramatic playoff victory over the OKC Thunder, shifting postseason expectation

International Business Times UK

Jalen Williams Injury Update: Inside the Thunder's Decision to 'Hold Back' J-Dub Until the Spurs Series

Jalen Williams is set to return from a hamstring injury for the Thunder's Western Conference Finals against the Spurs, following a cautious recovery strategy that paid off during his absence.

International Business Times UK

Chris Mannix: Victor Wembanyama Delivered the Defining Game of His Career

After watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receive the MVP trophy, the Spurs star responded with a 41-point masterpiece to steal Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City.

Sports Illustrated

Wemby vs. SGA: Five Best Moments From Game 1 Instant Classic Between Spurs and Thunder

A look at the five best moments from an incredible Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Spurs at Thunder Game 1: Wemby Carries San Antonio to Victory in Action-Packed WCF Opener

The Spurs outlasted the Thunder in a double-overtime thriller that saw Victor Wembanyama notch 41 points and 24 rebounds.

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NBA Playoffs: Four Numbers That Tell the Story of Game 2 of Pistons-Cavs, Lakers-Thunder

Cade Cunningham is off to a historic start to his postseason career, while James Harden is making the wrong kind of history.

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NBA Playoffs: 76ers Go Cold, Spurs Don’t Care They’re Young and More Takeaways

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a big win over the 76ers after they went cold late, and the Spurs blew out the Timberwolves to even their series. Here are the takeaways from a night of NBA playoff action

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Why the Lakers’ One Positive Takeaway From Game 1 Loss Is Actually a Bad Sign

The Lakers’ success in defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 1 is actually a bad sign for the rest of this series. Here’s why.

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76ers Star Joel Embiid Surprisingly Ruled Out of Game 2 vs. Knicks—Will Philadelphia Be Better Off?

Joel Embiid is out for Game 2. Will the 76ers be better off without him?

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SI:AM | Pressure Mounts for James Harden as the Cavaliers Drop Game 1 at Detroit

Cavaliers’ 19 Turnovers Help Pistons End Post-Season Drought Against Cleveland

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SI:CYMI | Is Caitlin Clark Underrated?

Plus, updates from the second round of the NBA playoffs.

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A Frustrated LeBron James Was Quick to Bring Up Luka Dončić After the Lakers’ Game 1 Loss to Thunder

The Lakers are down 1-0 to the Thunder and without Luka Dončić it feels like this could be a very short series.

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Four Wild Overreactions From Game 1 of Every Second Round NBA Playoff Series

Game 1 is in the books for each NBA conference semifinals series. What have we learned?

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Chris Mannix: Three Thoughts on Thunder’s Defensive Masterpiece vs. Lakers

Los Angeles needs more from its backcourt if the Lakers have any chance in the Western Conference semifinals.

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After Horrid Start to Playoffs, Jalen Duren Finally Plays the Hero for Pistons in Game 1 Win Over Cavaliers

Jalen Duren struggled mightily to start these playoffs but stepped up huge for the Pistons to hold off the Cavaliers in Game 1.

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Key Injuries We're Monitoring in the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs

From Ant's bone bruise to Luka's hamstring strain, these are the main ailments to know for the conference semifinals.

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The Timberwolves Just Showed Off Their Simple Strategy for Taking on Victor Wembanyama

How do you score against the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history?

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